DeWalt D28710 Original Instructions Manual page 26

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Cutting disc
14
Guard
15
Spindle lock
16
Lock-down hook
17
Spark deflector
18
Spark deflector screw
19
Lock-down chain
20
Date code
21
Intended Use
Your D28710 chop saw has been designed for the cutting of
variously shaped steel materials.
DO nOt use under wet conditions or in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
The D28710 chop saw is a professional power tool.
DO nOt let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
this tool.
Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not
•
intended for use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
• This product is not intended for use by persons (including
children) suffering from diminished physical, sensory or
mental abilities; lack of experience, knowledge or skills
unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should never be left alone with this product.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from power
source before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can cause injury.
Removing and Fitting a Cutting Disc
(Fig. A, B)
1. With the arm in the rest position, use the lip
guard 15 back. Leave the guard retracted (Fig. B).
2. Press and hold down the spindle lock
3. Rotate the cutting disc 14
4. Using the hex key 11 , remove the bolt
counterclockwise and then remove the flat washer
the retaining flange 25 (Fig. B).
5. Check that the spacer 26
6. Replace the cutting disc
14
new disc is placed onto the spacer
rotational direction.
7. Secure the blade with the retaining flange
washer and the bolt
24 23
8. Move the guard back down and release the spindle lock
9. Adjust the cutting depth as necessary.
Adjusting the Cutting Depth (Fig. A)
The cutting depth can be adjusted to meet the wear of the
cutting disc.
24
22 to slide the
(Fig. A).
16
until it locks.
23 by turning
and
24
is in place against the flange 27
. Make sure that the
in the correct
26
25 , the flat
.
1. Make a dry run with the tool switched off and check
for clearance.
2. If adjustment is required, proceed as follows:
a. Loosen the lock nut
b. Turn the depth stop bolt
required cutting depth.
c. Tighten the lock nut

WARNING: Always adjust the depth stop to its original
position when replacing the cutting disc.
Clamping the Workpiece in Position
(Fig. A, C)
The tool is equipped with a material clamp
1. Pull the lever 13 toward the handle
2. Push the clamp shaft
touching the workpiece.
3. Press the lever 13
the clamp shaft
28
4. Rotate the handle
workpiece securely.
5. To release the workpiece, rotate the
handle counterclockwise.
12

WARNING:
• To increase the cutting capacity, place a spacer
block 30 under the workpiece
should be slightly narrower than the workpiece
(Fig. C2).
• Support long workpieces using a piece of wood
(Fig. 3C). Do not clamp the cut off end
Quick Travel Feature (Fig. C1)
The clamp has a quick travel feature.
• To release the clamp, rotate the handle
turns counterclockwise and pull the lever
handle 12 .
Setting the Clamping Position (Fig. C4)
The clamping position can be set to match the cutting disc.
1. Remove the fence bolts
2. Move the fence 8
3. Re-fit the fence bolts
fence 8 .
Adjusting the Angle of Cut (Fig. D)
.
The tool can be used for mitre cuts up to 45°.
1. Loosen the fence bolts
2. Set the fence 8 to the required angle. The angle can be
read on the scale 35
3. Tighten the fence bolts
16 .
Checking and Adjusting the Mitre Scale
(Fig. A, D)
1. Loosen the fence bolts
a few turns.
6
5 in or out as to achieve the
6 .
9 (Fig. A).
12 (Fig. C1).
28 forward until the jaw 29
toward the jaw 29 until it engages with
.
12 clockwise and clamp the
31 . The spacer block
33 .
12 one or two
13 toward the
34 using the hex key 11
as required.
34 and tighten them to lock the
to release the fence
34 8
.
34 to lock the fence 8 .
to release the fence
34 8
is almost
32
.
.
(Fig. D).